Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

[Peyroteo94]

For 2026 the team needs to be ready and firing for MSR through P-R. UAE needs to be absolutely focused on this period

MSR is a critical race for Pogacar. He really needs a good team to destroy Cipressa. I hope Remco can be there next year because his team can be a good ally to UAE.

 

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For 2026 the team needs to be ready and firing for MSR through P-R. UAE needs to be absolutely focused on this period

I just want him to win MSR because this schedule from strade-LBL is just too long. If he wins MSR, he can still ride it but relaxed and not in optimal shape. Imagine Pogi peaking just for E3, GW, RVV and PR. Now he has three periods in spring 1)GC one week race, Strade , MSR, 2)Cobbles and 3)ardennes. Just too much.

 

[assisting]

I hope Remco can be there next year because his team can be a good ally to UAE.

That would be interesting. For me, M-SR delivered the best finale this spring. Although when I think about it, I don't see how another team would make much difference against van der Poel in such form. An absolute beast of a rider.

A pity that Petersen and Pogačar could not go all the way in P-R. Looking forward to his duels with Vingegaard. I hope everyone can be at his best this time.

 

[Peyroteo94]

I just want him to win MSR because this schedule from strade-LBL is just too long. If he wins MSR, he can still ride it but relaxed and not in optimal shape. Imagine Pogi peaking just for E3, GW, RVV and PR. Now he has three periods in spring 1)GC one week race, Strade , MSR, 2)Cobbles and 3)ardennes. Just too much.

Next year, I believe he will not race UAE Tour. He can probably start his season in SB and do a full peak for RVV/PR

 

[Peyroteo94]

That would be interesting. For me, M-SR delivered the best finale this spring. Although when I think about it, I don't see how another team would make much difference against van der Poel in such form. An absolute beast of a rider.

A pity that Petersen and Pogačar could not go all the way in P-R. Looking forward to his duels with Vingegaard. I hope everyone can be at his best this time.

Remco can help Pogacar in making the race harder before and during Cipressa. This is good for Pogacar because he needs a super hard race if he wants to drop MVP.

 

[Cycling111]

Remco can help Pogacar in making the race harder before and during Cipressa. This is good for Pogacar because he needs a super hard race if he wants to drop MVP.

The difficult part was breaking the Cipressa, and he did it this year. Pogacar doesn't need Remco at San Remo. And Remo is useless for Pogacar in a sprint. .

I don't know who said he needed Remco in De Ronde too LOL. He's won the last two De Ronde.

 

[Peyroteo94]

The difficult part was breaking the Cipressa, and he did it this year. Pogacar doesn't need Remco at San Remo. And Remo is useless for Pogacar in a sprint. .

I don't know who said he needed Remco in De Ronde too LOL. He's won the last two De Ronde.

He needs Remco in MSR. He wasn't able to crack MVP so more riders to put a harder tempo is better for Pogacar.

 

[AmRacer]

He needs Remco in MSR. He wasn't able to crack MVP so more riders to put a harder tempo is better for Pogacar.

Remco could lead out Pogi, that's all.

 

[Peyroteo94]

Remco could lead out Pogi, that's all.

No mate. Soudal can work before Cipressa with UAE. This is why Remco is important, without Remco, Soudal will not work.

 

[Salvarani]

He needs Remco in MSR. He wasn't able to crack MVP so more riders to put a harder tempo is better for Pogacar.

I dont think he does. He was close to cracking MVDP this year.

Pog will have learned from this Cipressa attempt as well.

 

[Salvarani]

No mate. Soudal can work before Cipressa with UAE. This is why Remco is important, without Remco, Soudal will not work.

Who will work on Soudal? I think you overestimate them.

 

[AmRacer]

No mate. Soudal can work before Cipressa with UAE. This is why Remco is important, without Remco, Soudal will not work.

I don't think Soudal or Remco can do it, Mathieu is too good a rider.

 

[Peyroteo94]

I dont think he does. He was close to cracking MVDP this year.

Pog will have learned from this Cipressa attempt as well.

Maybe you are right but another team helping UAE to increase the pace before Cipressa is good for Pogacar.

 

[Peyroteo94]

Who will work on Soudal? I think you overestimate them.

I'm not. I know Soudal is not very strong but before Cipressa, any team has riders to work because MSR is a sundat ride until the last 40 km (when we hit Berta).

 

[Peyroteo94]

I don't think Soudal or Remco can do it, Mathieu is too good a rider.

Mate, of course Remco can't break MVP. But Soudal can help UAE in putting a harder pace and this will help Pogacar when he attacks on Cipressa.

 

[AmRacer]

Mate, of course Remco can't break MVP. But Soudal can help UAE in putting a harder pace and this will help Pogacar when he attacks on Cipressa.

Soudal helping UAE, nah

 

[assisting]

But Soudal can help UAE in putting a harder pace and this will help Pogacar when he attacks on Cipressa.

I'm not convinced that another team would want to help make the race for Pogačar, but indeed trying to make the race as hard as possible might be the final puzzle piece. I'm looking forward to next year. Hope all protagonists make it back there.

 

[Peyroteo94]

Soudal helping UAE, nah

Why? They helped UAE in LBL and FW.

 

[AmRacer]

Why? They helped UAE in LBL and FW.

Yes, they did. It was funny 😁

 

[Peyroteo94]

I'm not convinced that another team would want to help make the race for Pogačar, but indeed trying to make the race as hard as possible might be the final puzzle piece. I'm looking forward to next year. Hope all protagonists make it back there.

Soudal's best bet is trying to win with Remco.

 

[Salvarani]

Maybe you are right but another team helping UAE to increase the pace before Cipressa is good for Pogacar.

No other team wants that and Soudal in particular will probably have more ambition with someone like Magnier in the future, for this race.

 

[Peyroteo94]

No other team wants that and Soudal in particular will probably have more ambition with someone like Magnier in the future, for this race.

I think Soudal believes more in Remco than Magnier.

 

[Salvarani]

I think Soudal believes more in Remco than Magnier.

MSR? Cmon.

 

[Peyroteo94]

MSR? Cmon.

C'mon Salvarani. Who is Magnier? What did he win?

 

[Salvarani]

C'mon Salvarani. Who is Magnier? What did he win?

Soudal will do nothing.

MSR doesnt suit Remco at all.

In the future Magnier is way more suited to it and can sprint.

No team wants to help UAE and Pog.